sidhil Solite UK - 14.3 General Maintenance

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• Alwaysdisconnectthebedfromthemainpowersupplypriorto 
performing any maintenance procedures (when not checking
electrical functions).
• Modificationofthebedframeisnotallowedwithoutthepermissionof
 SidhilLtd-Ahazardcouldbeintroduced.
• Thebedshouldbevacatedbythepatientbeforeanymaintenanceor 
inspection takes place. If this is not possible due to the patient’s
mobility, care should be taken for the service engineer not to make
contact with the patient when working on electrical items.
• OnlySidhilapprovedcomponents,specifiedfortheSoliteUKbed, 
 shouldbeused-ifindoubtcontactSidhilLtdoryourlocaldistributor.
• Themainscableisonlytobereplacedbyauthorisedservice  
personnel or a Sidhil service engineer.
Warning
Only authorised service personnel or Sidhil service engineers should carry out repairs
or service activities. Failure to do so may result in the manufacturer’s warranty
becoming void. The bed must be serviced once yearly, as a minimum.
14.3 General Maintenance
• Check that all electrical functions operate correctly on the handset.
• Check that all electrical cables are in good condition.
• Check the retaining clip is fastened to the control box, securing the electrical
cables in place.
• Check that the red retaining ring is correctly inserted into the control box securing
the mains cable in place.
• Check that the mains cable and plug are in good condition, if either is damaged it
must be replaced as a complete assembly, the plug must never be rewired.
• Check that all nuts, bolts and fasteners are tight and that none are missing or
incomplete.
• Check that all locking collars and hand wheels are present.
• Check that the backrest, knee break and leg rest functions work correctly.
• Check the castors lock / unlock correctly and that when locked the castors do not
swivel or roll.
• Check that the frame is mechanically sound with no cracking at welds etc.
• For beds fitted with battery backup (SOLITE/UK/4/BB) check that the battery is
capableofpoweringthebedframesuitably*.
If in doubt about the correct replacement of a component contact Sidhil Ltd or your
local distributor.
Refer to the service manual for part codes and assembly detail. Copies are available
from Sidhil Ltd. Contact details can be found in section 2 of the booklet.
*Sidhilrecommendsthatthebatteryboxisreplacedataminimumofeveryfouryears.